Wilbarston, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wilbarston, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Wilbarston
Wilbarston is a charming village and civil parish located in the Welland Valley of Northamptonshire, approximately five miles east of Market Harborough, accessible via the A427. As part of North Northamptonshire, Wilbarston had a population of 753 according to the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight decline from 767 in 2001. Notably, a 2015 Community Governance Review redefined boundaries, incorporating the ward of Pipewell into the parish of Rushton, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 676 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,335 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 005F
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wilbarston.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wilbarston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Wilbarston.
- - Ashdown Barn 13 Rushton Road Wilbarston LE16 8QL
T1; Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 14 Main Street Wilbarston LE16 8QQ
G1 3 no. Silver Birch - crown reduce each tree by 4m maximum to reduce height and improve form/shape, crown lift and thin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Wilbarston Primary School School Lane Wilbarston LE16 8QN
T196 Cherry Plum - remove; T192 Sycamore - crown lift to 4m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 1 Barlows Lane Wilbarston LE16 8QB
T1 Italian Alder - Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 3 Holme Close Wilbarston LE16 8RA
Installation of a 6.23kW Solar Photovoltaic system to the rear roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 7 Barlows Lane Wilbarston LE16 8QB
Conversion of roofspace to habitable use and alterations to fenestrations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 7 Barlows Lane Wilbarston LE16 8QB
Loft conversion, installation of 11no. rooflights, remove pantry wall in kitchen, first floor refurbishment to include removal of two sets of cupboard doors and infill openings with stud walls, remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 7 School Lane, Wilbarston, LE16 8QN
T1 Birch - fell
Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 1 Manor Gardens, Main Street, Wilbarston, LE16 8QQ
Single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Church Street (land adjacent to All Saints Church), Wilbarston, LE16 8QG
Conversion of redundant barn to provide a single storey self-build detached two bedroom dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 12 Church Street, Wilbarston, LE16 8QG
Condition No. 3 (Materials) of NK/2023/0253
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Ay Y Slat, 5 Main Street, Wilbarston, LE16 8QQ
Conservatory to rear to replace existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Ay Y Slat, 5 Main Street, Wilbarston, LE16 8QQ
Conservatory to rear to replace existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Wilbarston in Northamptonshire
Wilbarston is a charming village and civil parish located in the Welland Valley of Northamptonshire, approximately five miles east of Market Harborough, accessible via the A427. As part of North Northamptonshire, Wilbarston had a population of 753 according to the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight decline from 767 in 2001. Notably, a 2015 Community Governance Review redefined boundaries, incorporating the ward of Pipewell into the parish of Rushton, which may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 676 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Wilbarston show an average sale price of £354,335, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wilbarston is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wilbarston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoke Albany, Wilbarston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wilbarston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stoke & Bowd Lane Woods SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Wilbarston
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Wilbarston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wilbarston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wilbarston were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Stoke Albany planning applications
- Carlton Purlieus planning applications
- Brampton Ash planning applications
- East Carlton planning applications
- Ashley planning applications
- Middleton planning applications
- Pipewell planning applications
- Drayton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.